ATC codes:
J01GB06
EMLc
Indication
Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
ICD11 code:
ML32.00
INN
Amikacin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Complementary
Medicines for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) should be used in specialized centres adhering to WHO standards for TB control.
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > unspecified:
1 g in vial powder for injection (as sulfate) ;
500 mg in vial powder for injection (as sulfate) ;
100 mg in vial powder for injection (as sulfate)
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Additional strengths of amikacin powder for injection were added to the complementary list of the EML and EMLc for treatment of MDR-TB.